Koos Manufacturing Snapshot
As long as the ladies continue shelling out the big bucks for denimwear, they may just find themselves "forever in blue jeans." Koos Manufacturing makes and distributes high-end denim jeans that retail for up to $350 a pair. The company has made jeans for The Buckle, Gap, Abercrombie & Fitch, and J. Crew, among others. In addition to its private-label business, Koos markets upscale denimwear through its AG Adriano Goldschmied business. It operates more than 10 AG stores and half a dozen AG Outlets. Other brands in Koos' portfolio include Big Star and Double A. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Los Angeles and Mexico. Founded in 1978, Koos Manufacturing is owned by president Yul Ku.